2022 Alaska Airlines Club 49® PFD SWEEPSTAKES (“Sweepstakes”) – Official Rules
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.
- DESCRIPTION
The sponsor of the Alaska Airlines Club 49® PFD Sweepstakes is Alaska Airlines, Inc. (Sponsor). The PFD Sweepstakes begins on September 20, 2022, at 6:00 a.m. AKDT and ends on October 2, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. AKDT (Promotion Period).
- AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES
By participating, any person who enters (Entrant) agrees to abide by and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. Sponsor reserves the right to interpret and apply these Official Rules at its sole discretion, and to modify or terminate the Sweepstakes at any time.
- ELIGIBILITY
Sweepstakes entry is open only to legal residents of Alaska who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Entrants must be Club 49® members of the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ program. However, membership in this program is free and Alaska residents can join the program by visiting: http://www.alaskaair.com/club49.
Employees of the Sponsor, their affiliates and subsidiaries and their immediate family members (spouse, parent, sibling and their respective spouses, regardless of where they live) or persons living in the same households of such individuals, whether or not related, are not eligible to enter the Sweepstakes or win a prize.
- HOW TO ENTER
Entry into the Sweepstakes must be completed during the Promotion Period through the entry form found by visiting the Sweepstakes entry portal on Shortstack, found here: https://sweepstakes.club49hub.com/pfd-sweepstakes-2022
To enter, Entrants must submit the entry form on the entry page that includes the Entrant’s name, the email address associated with the Entrant’s Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™, the Entrant’s Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ number, the Entrant’s phone number, and agreement that the Entrant is eighteen (18) years of age or older, and that the Entrant has read and understand the PFD Sweepstakes official rules.
The Sponsor is not responsible for late, incomplete, misdirected or delayed entries. Incomplete information may result in disqualification of entry. Entries generated by script, macro, robotic, programmed or any other automated means are prohibited and will be disqualified. No mechanical reproductions or facsimiles of entries allowed. All entries become the exclusive property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.
- SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES
Grand Prizes (2):
The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of each Cruise Prize is $1,199 USD.
Approximate retail value of two (2) Alaska Airlines tickets: Up to $2,500.00 USD.
Total ARV of all two cruise + air Grand Prizes: $ 7,398.
Holland America Line Prize: The two verified grand prize Winners will each receive (in addition to the airfare described above): One (1) seven-day Holland America Line 2022 or 2023 Caribbean or Mexico cruise of winner’s choice (subject to availability at time of booking) for the winner and one (1) guest staying in an interior stateroom. The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of the Prize is $1,199 USD.
ARV of Prize is based on applicable information at time Official Rules were drafted. Prize value depends on actual cruise booked and market conditions at time of fulfillment.
Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses are included. Each grand prize consists of (i) stateroom accommodations for the Winner and one (1) guest, sharing accommodations of one interior stateroom (stateroom upgrades require payment of a fee, upgrade cost is calculated based on each category and is subject to change), and (ii) most shipboard meals (certain alternative dining options and drinks require payment of a fee). Grand prize is only redeemable for select Holland America Line 2022 or 2023 Caribbean or Mexico sailings. Additional restrictions and blackout dates may apply. All Prize details, including stateroom category, will be determined by Sponsor at its sole discretion. Winner and guest must travel together on the same itinerary. Prize travel must be completed by April 15, 2023 or Prize will be forfeited. Prize travel date and arrangements are subject to availability at the time of booking. Once scheduled, the Prize itinerary cannot be altered and failure of Winner to follow such itinerary shall not obligate Sponsor in any way to provide such Winner with alternate arrangements. All expenses and costs associated with the acceptance or use of the Prize that are not expressly specified in these Official Rules or by Sponsor, in writing, as being part of the Prize (including without limitation airfare, ground transportation, luggage fees, hotel accommodations, shore excursions, travel insurance, laundry service, spa treatments, alcoholic beverages, alternative dining, gratuities, local and long distance telephone calls, ship to shore communications including Internet usage, merchandise, and souvenirs, incidental expenses, hotel service charges, personal onboard expenses, or applicable passport, visa and entry/exit fees) are the sole responsibility of the Winner and guest. Ship’s registry: The Netherlands.
Prizes are provided subject to each Winner and their guest’s agreement to comply with the Holland America Line Cruise Contract available at https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/legal-privacy/cruise-contract.html and the terms and conditions set forth in the applicable Holland America Line brochure. Each Winner and guest agree to comply with all applicable cruise regulations and the each Winner and adult guest must individually read, accept and sign the Cruise Contract and the Covid-19 Risk Acceptance on his/her own behalf and on behalf of any eligible minor guest. These documents are required before boarding. Prize is non-transferable, non-refundable, non-negotiable for cash, may not be resold, and cannot be used as partial payment toward a different Holland America Line cruise or used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion, except at the sole discretion of Sponsor. Winner and guest are NOT eligible for Holland America Line’s Cancellation Protection Plan programs in connection with the Prize. Winner and guest are responsible for obtaining travel insurance (and all other forms of insurance) at their option and hereby acknowledge that Sponsor has not, and will not, obtain or provide travel insurance. No substitution of the Prize or any component thereof is permitted, except in the discretion of Sponsor, who reserves the right to substitute a Prize or Prize component with a substitute prize of equal or greater value (including without limitation if the fulfillment of the Prize, or any part thereof, is rendered impossible, infeasible, unsafe or impractical for any reason including without limitation due to any COVID-19 or other pandemic-related law, regulation, order, policy, guideline, strike, travel restriction, venue policy, restriction, or for any other reason).
Additional Prizes (2)
Two entrants second place winners who are randomly selected as winners (also “Winner” once verified) will receive two (2) roundtrip economy tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies. All applicable terms, restrictions, and rules apply.
Approximate retail value of two (2) Alaska Airlines tickets: Up to $2,500.00 USD.
Alaska Airlines Flight Restrictions:
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ miles cannot be earned or credited. First Class paid upgrades or Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ upgrades are allowed at traveler expense. Stopovers and connections are allowed, subject to fare rules. Once ticketed, routing and name changes are not allowed. Standard baggage fees apply; see Alaska Airlines checked baggage policy and flight schedules at http://www.alaskaair.com for more details. The Alaska Airlines travel voucher or certificate is void if bartered or sold. If lost, this voucher or certificate may not be reissued. Airline travel is subject to availability and subject to at least two-weeks’ notice from Winner. All travel must be completed within 12 months from issue.
- WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION
Drawing Schedule, Winner Announcement & Prize Information:
The winners will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible Entrants at the end of the Promotion Period. The prize drawings will be conducted on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at or around 4 p.m., Monday, September 26, 2022 at or around 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at or around 4 p.m., and Monday, October 3, 2022 at or around 10 a.m., by the Sponsor, whose decisions are final and binding in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes.
Eligible entrants may win only one prize. Once chosen as a winner, they will not be eligible for additional prizes.
No liability is assumed for any winner notification that is missed, lost, intercepted or not received by a potential winner for any reason. No prize transfer, assignment or substitution by winner permitted with the exception of any prize package the winner may choose to give away. If the prize is unavailable because the winner did not attempt to claim within available dates, no such gift certificate shall be awarded.
- TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO WINNER
UPON NOTIFICATION OF BEING SELECTED AS A WINNER, YOU, AS THE WINNER, WILL BE REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE FOLLOWING: (1) AN AFFIDAVIT OF ELIGIBILITY AND LIABILITY RELEASE; (2) PUBLICITY RELEASE; AND (3) ANY OTHER AFFIDAVITS OR RELEASES OR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED BY SPONSOR. UNLESS PROHIBITED BY LAW, THE POTENTIAL WINNER MUST SIGN THESE DOCUMENTS NO LATER THAN 21 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PRIZE NOTIFICATION IN ORDER FOR SPONSOR TO AWARD THE PRIZE. NONCOMPLIANCE OR RETURN OF PRIZE NOTIFICATION AS UNDELIVERABLE MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF THE WINNER.
Certain restrictions may apply. Winner will be responsible for all necessary travel authorizations and travel insurance, including without limitation insurance covering all liability that may arise from Winner. By accepting the prize, Winner acknowledges and agrees that Winner understands that travel, whether in developed or remote areas and whether by plane, automobile, boat, raft, or other conveyance, or by foot, on land or water, and in the air, contains some inherent element of risk of accident, illness, injury, loss or death, which may be caused by negligence, forces of nature, wild animals or other agencies, known or unknown. Winner further acknowledges and agrees that such risks may be present at any time before, during and after the trip. In order to be considered a Winner, Winner must be willing to accept the risk, and to confirm acceptance thereof. If Winner’s guest is under 18 years of age, Winner must be the guest’s parent or legal guardian.
- PRIVACY
Any personal information supplied by you will be subject to the privacy policy of the Sponsor posted at https://www.alaskaair.com/content/legal/privacy-policy. By entering the Sweepstakes, you grant Sponsor permission to share your email address and any other personally identifiable information with the other Sweepstakes Entities for the purpose of administration and prize fulfillment, including use in a publicly available Winners list. By entering you also are agreeing that your photo will become the property of Alaska Airlines and release full marketing rights to Alaska Airlines.
- RELEASE AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY.
By participating in the Sweepstakes, all Entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, Holland America Line, Ltd., and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, sales representatives, advertising and promotional agencies (collectively, the “Release Parties”) for cause of action arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to: (a) any technical errors that may prevent an Entrant from submitting an entry; (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Sweepstakes; (c) printing errors; (d) lost, late, postage- due, misdirected or undeliverable mail; (e) errors in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of entries; or (f) injury, death or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part as a result of participation in this Sweepstakes or the awarding or acceptance of any prize, including any travel related thereto. Released Parties assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries.
Released Parties are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or telephone lines, computer online systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any email or entry to be received by Sponsor on account of technical problems, human error or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Website, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to Entrant’s or any other person’s computer relating to or resulting from participation in this Sweepstakes or downloading any materials in this Sweepstakes. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct or indirect damages.
Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual deemed to be (a) tampering or attempting with the Website; or (b) acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
Waiver. Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a prize winner based on an email address, the winning entry will be declared by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at time of entry. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, on‐line service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.
Sweepstakes Availability. THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. This Sweepstakes is subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations, including tax laws. Certain restrictions may apply. Entries void if the Sponsor determines the entry to not be an original, or if the entries are illegible, incomplete, damaged, irregular, altered, counterfeit, produced in error or obtained through fraud or theft.
Agreement to Rules. As an entrant, you agree (a) to be bound by these Official Rules and (b) if you win that Sponsor and Holland America Line, Ltd. may use your likeness, name and/or voice in any publicity or advertising relating to the Sweepstakes or future promotions without compensation or approval or where otherwise prohibited by law. All federal, state and local taxes, fees and surcharges on prizes are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. In the event that the selected winner of any prize are/is ineligible or refuses the prize, the prize will be forfeited and Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may choose whether to award the prize to another Winner.
Notice to individuals; removal from mailing list. Any individual (or other duly authorized person) may elect to exclude the name and address of that individual from all lists used by Sponsor to mail skill sweepstakes or giveaway. To elect to omit a name and address from all such lists, submit a removal request in writing to: Alaska Airlines® at Alaska Airlines / Club 49® Connections Matter Photo Sweepstakes, 3600 Old International Airport Rd., Anchorage, AK 99502. This notification system may be used to prohibit mailing of all skill giveaways or sweepstakes by Sponsor to such individual.
Disputes. Except where prohibited, you agree that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Sweepstakes or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in the state of Washington. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, your rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of Sponsor or Released Parties in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Washington, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the state of Washington or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the state of Washington.
- WINNER LIST
To obtain a copy of the winner list or a copy of these Official Rules, send your request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Alaska Airlines®, Inc., cc: PFD Sweepstakes at 3600 Old International Airport Rd., Anchorage, AK 99502. Requests for the names of the winners must be received no later than two weeks after the Promotion Period has ended.
- SPONSOR
- ADMINISTRATOR
MSI Communications, 808 E Street Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99501, is the Administrator of the Sweepstakes.
Holland America Line, Ltd. is not a sponsor or administrator of this Sweepstakes and is not responsible for this Sweepstakes in any way.
